Diamond Bus North West

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RE: Diamond Bus North West

(17/05/2019 10:01)dca529x Wrote:  I wouldn't describe red London buses as a tourist attraction/worldwide institution. That might have been the case when they had character and conductors, but those days are long gone. Tourists may 'expect' to see red buses, but it isn't the reason they come and it wouldn't put them off if they weren't red. There is a place for sentimentality and it can be used effectively, but not in mainstream operation. Passenger numbers in London are on a downward spiral. There needs to be a concerted effort to drive the numbers back up, with innovation and getting the bus noticed, drab insipid allover red just doesn't help. That of course should be the road TfGM are looking down if and when Burnham does his business grab. If its anything like the West Midlands who have copped out with a wannabee London red scheme then there isn't much hope. Returning to the thread, Diamond are at least smartening things up with a noticeable livery which I hope pays off for them.

The red and white in West Midlands is being phased out in favour of a rather attractive maroon and gold, while the newest double deckers are mostly route branded on a dark grey base livery - it's smarter than it sounds. Coventry are keeping their sky blue and white, at least for now.